FOUR CHILDREN DIE WITH FEMALE TEACHER ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN EBONYI STATE.

FOUR CHILDREN DIE WITH FEMALE TEACHER ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN EBONYI STATE.

People of Ozizza in Afikpo area of Ebonyi state were thrown into a state of mourning following the “mysterious death” of a teacher and her four children during the Christmas holiday.

  Four children die with female teacher on Christmas day in Ebonyi state

Vanguard reports that the oldest child was aged six while the last was six months old.

The teacher identified as Mrs. Faith Ejim- Egwu, was said to have been recently posted to Unity Secondary School in the area.

It was gathered that she was boiling something on Christmas eve at about 7.30 pm when she took the last child to bathe her while the other three children were asleep.

She was said to have noticed that the fire on the stove was low and went into the kitchen of her two- room apartment with the child she was bathing to ascertain the problem.

According to police sources, it was in the process of ascertaining the problem that the stove exploded and fire engulfed the whole kitchen.

The woman tried to open the kitchen and escape with her child but the door could not open the jammed lock” had stiffened.

People who saw the fire could also not open the kitchen as it had spread to the whole house and burnt the three children who were sleeping in their room beyond recognition.

When the kitchen door was eventually forced open, both the mother and the little child had become unconscious but were rushed to a nearby hospital which was unable to treat them.

They were taken to a second hospital where she managed to say few words before dying on the Christmas day. Three hours later her six-month- old child died. Her husband who rushed home from his own location collapsed on arrival but was later revived.

Emma Anyim, a neighbor, confirmed the incident and attributed “the strange deaths” to spiritual attack.

Meanwhile, a woman has stabbed her husband to death in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state because he did not provide Christmas money for the family, Daily Post reports.

The woman, identified as Iya Bose, committed the crime in Majidun Awori area of Lagos state on Christmas Day.

The state's police spokesperson Dolapo Badmos confirmed the incident, saying the woman who has since been arrested will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed. 

YEMI ALADE DANCES PROVOCATIVELY TO WIZKID'S NEW SONG

YEMI ALADE DANCES PROVOCATIVELY TO WIZKID'S NEW SONG

Yemi Alade is one musician who was very excited to hear Wizkid’s latest song.

  YEMI ALADE

Since Wizkid released Daddy Yo, his latest song, many have shown their appreciation by releasing videos of themselves dancing or just mouthing the lyrics of the song. Popular musician Yemi Alade went further, releasing a video showing her twerking to the song.

Of course, such an affectionate display from a colleague cannot go unnoticed. Wizkid reacted to the video by telling Yemi he loves her.

PASTOR ARRESTED FOR SQUANDERING N17m GIVEN TO HIM TO BUILD A HOUSE

PASTOR ARRESTED FOR SQUANDERING N17m GIVEN TO HIM TO BUILD A HOUSE

According to reports, a man identified as Ufuoma Patrick has been arrested for living lavishly and wasting the money sent to him to help build a house.

                Pastor Ufuoma was spending the money he was sent to build a house with

Ufuoma who claims to be a pastor of the Temple of God church in Warri, Delta state, was arrested by the police after a man who claimed to have given him a total of N17million reported him.

According to the story, Ufuoma was supposed to build a house with the money, but he ended up spending the money on a lavish wedding and expensive cars.

Pastor Ufuoma and wife

Sharing the story, an Instagram user identified as @dondonmigos wrote:

"Fake pastor Ufuoma Patrick of "Temple of God church" In warri (Jakpa road), Delta state, Nigeria. He was arrested for scamming a man who gave him money (#17 million nairas) to build his house.

In the long run, this pastor used Harry Ogidi's hard earned money to organized his wedding and bought cars driving in convoy.

Harry Ogidi got some information about how this fake pastor was living lavish with his money and got "FAKE PASTOR UFUOMA" arrested on a Sunday when Ufuoma was on his pulpit preaching the fake gospel!

He was arrested twice and he bribed the police to get away with his dirty deeds. Ufuoma runs his fake church with his wife who was a prostitute long time ago in Europe.

#BEWARE OF FAKE JUJU PASTORS#"

PASTOR AYO ORITSEJAFOR GIVES OUT CARS, TRICYCLE AND OTHERS IN WARRI, DELTA STATE.

PASTOR ORITSEJAFOR GIVES OUT CARS, TRICYCLE AND OTHERS IN WARRI, DELTA STATE.

Popular Nigerian pastor based in Warri, Delta state, Ayo Oritsejafor has brought smiles on the face of people in his town, as he showers them with loads of expensive gifts this festive season.

     Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor gives out cars, tricycle, grinding machines, others in Warri

The founder of Word of Life Bible Church, left many people shedding tears as they received all sort of gifts such as brand new cars, Tricycle (Keke Napep), Grinding machines among others.

   Pastor Oritsejafor gives out expensive gifts to people in Warri, Delta state

A woman was left overjoyed as she let out tears of joy after becoming a beneficiary of a poverty alleviation program organized by the pastor. The popular man of God used the occasion to empower many people as he distributed free cars, tricycles, grinding machines, and lots more.

We need more of him in every state!

POLICEMAN KILLS MAN FIVE DAYS TO WEDDING IN OWERRI

POLICEMAN KILLS MAN FIVE DAYS TO WEDDING IN OWERRI

A young man, Friday Nduka, has been shot dead by a police Inspector, Mike Edem, just five days to his wedding in Owerri.

The victim just got back from Malaysia for his wedding in Owerri which ought to take place today, December 27, 2016. The victim who hailed from the Oguta local government area of Imo state was shot dead on December 22 right in the presence of his fiancee and younger brother by the trigger-happy policeman, who has now run away.

   Friday Nduka

According to an eyewitness report, the groom-to-be had an altercation with one of the pump attendants over his missing iPhone 7. The argument degenerated into a fight and Nduka was said to have inflicted injuries on the attendant.

The manager of the station, Mrs. Ruth Enemmuo, who is now in police detention, intervened, adding that as soon as Nduka entered into his car, the police inspector fired, killing him instantly. It was learned that the inspector fled the area and had not been seen.

The manager later went to the police station to report the killing but was detained immediately. A human rights lawyer and counsel to the detained NNPC manager, Kissinger Ikeokwu, said there was no reason for the police to detain the NNPC station manager.

Friday Nduka was shot dead on December 22 by the trigger-happy policeman, who is now at large, in the presence of his fiancée and younger brother.

Now, the police are saying that my client should produce their own fleeing officer,” he added.

The woman, who spoke to our correspondent from her cell, said all the station’s attendants, including the one that had an altercation with the deceased, were on the run. The state police public relations officer, Andrew Enwerem, confirmed the incident and described the inspector as unruly.

Enwerem stated that the Inspector-General of Police had mandated the Commissioner of Police, Taiwo Lakanu, to apprehend the fleeing inspector.

THIS IS SO SAD...

Troops arrest men with ammunition in Southern Kaduna

TROOPS ARREST MEN WITH AMMUNITION IN SOUTHERN KADUNA...

- Southern Kaduna residents have continued to live in fear following the violence that has taken over the area for some days

- As the situation continues to escalate, the Nigerian Army has deployed some of its troops to quell further violence in the area

There is continued violence in parts of Southern Kaduna state as troops of 1 mechanized division of the Nigerian Army have reportedly intercepted two men carrying live ammunition.

Southern Kaduna has been in the news recently after violent attacks that have taken the lives of some residents of properties destroyed by some people suspected to Fulani herdsmen.

   Kaduna state has been facing serious violence since June 2016.

Daily Trust reports that Major-General Oyebade who visited the area to speak with elders and youths ordered the immediate deployment of troops to Nine, a neighboring community where the renewed attacks commenced.

Oyebade explained that the men with the ammunition were in their middle ages and were driving in a maroon-colored Volkswagen vehicle through the front of the Sarkin Kagoma’s palace when they were nabbed by the troops.

“The troops became suspicious when they tried to stop the men and they objected. The troops then approached them, only to discover there were rounds of ammunition in the vehicle.

“They have been arrested and taken to the military camp in Kafanchan,” he said.

The traditional ruler of Kagoma Chiefdom, Paul Zakka Gyon, reportedly told the army commander that the recent attacks had a connection to the inability of the natives displaced from Nine to return home.

He also appealed for the deployment of troops to restore confidence in the area and ensure that displaced residents returned home

The report said there are allegations that herdsmen took advantage of the situation to graze their cattle in people’s farms.

The GOC said the troops were only there to maintain peace and not take sides. He also appealed to both the Fulani communities and locals not to cause a religious crisis.

BUHARI, ATIKU, SARAKI HAILS DOGARA AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 49th BIRTHDAY

BUHARI, ATIKU, SARAKI HAILS DOGARA AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 49th BIRTHDAY

- Yakubu has been described as a youth by President Buhari and Atiku Abubakar

- This was contained in congratulatory messages to the speaker as he marked his 49th birthday

- Buhari said Dogara's performance had reinforced his confidence in the country's youth

The speaker received congratulatory messages from President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate president Bukola Saraki and former vice president Atiku Abubakar as he marked his 49th birthday on December 26.

   Yakubu Dogara received congratulatory messages as he marked his 49th birthday

Buhari said he was impressed with Dogara’s leadership style and his performance has reinforced his confidence in the country’s youth.

“With Dogara’s performance as Speaker, fears that the country’s younger politicians have been pushed into the background are unfounded,” the President said.

Saraki wished the speaker continued wisdom and foresight in the years ahead.

In a congratulatory message to the Dogara, Atiku said he was one of Nigeria’s most skillful politicians who had demonstrated amazing leadership qualities at such vibrant young age.

He said he was greatly impressed with how the speaker handled the leadership crisis in the House when it was inaugurated by dousing tension and restoring sanity.

Atiku said: “Speaker Dogara has proved his weight in gold and wowed even the most stubborn skeptics about his capability for the exalted responsibility. I am proud of what you have achieved so far in terms of sustaining unity and harmony in the House. Your performance is impressive and I would always support you in the endeavor to achieve unity not only in the House but also in our Party, the APC.

“You have given me hope that, if given a chance, our youth can perform wonders. As your savor the joy of this happy occasion, I wish you more good health, greater fulfillments and long life in the service of Nigeria and Nigerians.”

Meanwhile, suspended lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin has warned Buhari against supporting Dogara amid the budget padding scandal.

Suspended Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin has expressed his disappointment at President Buhari’s seeming support for Speaker Yakubu Dogara amid the budget padding scandal.

He said it would be dangerous for Buhari’s government.

PREGNANT DOCTOR CARRIES SON INTO THE THEATRE WHILE PERFORMING CESAREAN SECTION

PREGNANT DOCTOR CARRIES SON INTO THE THEATRE WHILE PERFORMING CESAREAN SECTION

How committed are you to your job?

   Doctor backs her baby while performing surgery

An obstetrician identified as Swabra Swaleh Breik, who had to take her sick son into the operating room while performing a C-Section on a pregnant woman recently, narrated what led to her decision.

The woman who works in the Olkalou district hospital in Kenya, said her decision to put her son on her back while performing the surgery despite being three months pregnant herself, was a difficult one yet absolutely necessary.

Here's what she shared on her Facebook page below:

I hate and love this picture because it depicts my life, to be specific my career life in equal measures. I had my Sick and cranky son with me in theatre because on that specific call week, I had no nanny, my able nanny was at a burial. My partner was away, we worked in different hospitals hundreds of kilometers apart. It was a weekend, so no colleague would have helped. The understaffed Olkalou district hospital has only one doctor covering the hospital every night and all weekend. no nurse would have helped carry my temi, they were engaged in the labour suite, the only available nurse covering the hospital had gone for a referral to nakuru pgh. Everything had worked to lead us here. I was three months pregnant. It was not the first time, this had happened severally, mostly when, like any mother, previous nannies would be overwhelmed by my call weeks.

I hate that I have my son in theatre when he should be well settled in his bed. I hate that I was weak, tired and nauseous, and yet still yielded a knife in my hand. I hate the fact I couldn't refer this woman, the mother and baby wouldn't have made it. I love that they both lived. I love that my nanny came back and rescued us.

I hate that, after three years of service to Olkalou district hospital the county went ahead to deny me my well deserved study leave despite sponsoring every other doctor therein with less years experience simply because, in their words, "what assurance did they have I'd return as a consultant? ".My last name is swaleh, not kamau,kinyanjui, karanja.... I was forced into a resignation.

I hate that the county is still rife with corruption, extravagance, buying Christmas trees worth 2 million each, instead of dealing with all these inadequacies, failed systems, instead of paying me my well deserved money.

I've neared that point where I'll no longer care, I've given way too much of myself, my family, my kid, my marriage, my emotions, my health, to this failed system. Like a damaged lover who takes all the life from you and leaves you as a shell of your former self, this failed system keeps stealing my joy in this great profession.

Only the CBA can right these wrongs. It is not government pay doctors. No. For what is a full pocket if I still have to go through all these motions again? It is, government implement the CBA. Simple. I want my stolen joy restored. Kenyans should be asking for their joy too.

Tell me how comfortable you would be seeing your pregnant surgeon carrying a cranky sick crying toddler."

Such dedication!

FLEEING BOKO HARAM COMMANDER ARRESTED IN LAGOS

FLEEING BOKO HARAM COMMANDER ARRESTED IN LAGOS

- Army chief Buratai has charged Nigerian troops to pursue fleeing Boko Haram terrorists even as he revealed that an insurgent commander was arrested in Lagos

- Buratai says the army has 'no time to waste' in the bid to rid Nigeria of the insurgents once and for all.

  Buratai says the insurgent commander arrested had made it as far as Governor Ambode's Lagos.

A commander of the Boko Haram insurgents fleeing capture by the Nigerian army after the fall of the Islamist sect’s stronghold Sambisa forest has been arrested in Lagos state.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unnamed commander was arrested in the Ikorodu area of Lagos on Saturday, December 24.

The arrest was disclosed by the chief of army staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai on Sunday, December 25, at the re-opening of two major roads (Maiduguri-Gubio-Damasak and Maiduguri-Monguno-Baga) in Borno state which were closed since 2013 at the height of Boko Haram attacks in the northern state.

NAN quotes Buratai as charging troops in the North East to pursue the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists and intercept them.

“You must maintain the momentum of the operation. We must pursue the terrorists wherever they are. We must not allow them to regroup,” he said.

He said the army “has no time to waste” despite taking over the terrorists’ last stronghold in the Sambisa forest.

Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari announced the fall of Boko Haram’s last stronghold in a goodwill message on Saturday, December 24.

He said the achievement was made at around 1.30pm on Friday, December 23.

EX-PRESIDENT JONATHAN DEBUNKS 2019 AMBITIONS CLAIMS

EX-PRESIDENT JONATHAN DEBUNKS 2019 AMBITIONS CLAIMS

- Former President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made his decision known about 2019

- There had been insinuations that the former president was making plans to contest again in the forthcoming presidential election

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied a recent report that he met with his kinsmen in Otuoke, Bayelsa state, to discuss the 2019 election.

The Nation reports that the former president made the denial through a statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Ikechukwu Eze.

The statement described as lies the online reports about the purported meeting, and said Jonathan was neither in his home state on the said date nor met with his kinsmen who paid him an end of year visit, as the report claimed.

    Ex-President Jonathan said he did not meet with his kinsmen over 2019 general election

“Our attention has just been drawn to a fabricated online publication alleging that the former President Goodluck Jonathan made comments on the 2019 elections while hosting his kinsmen in Otuoke last Tuesday.

“Those reports are false and bear no truth whatsoever. The former President was not in Otuoke on Tuesday, neither did he make the comments attributed to him.

"In fact, he has only just returned to his community to spend Christmas having been away for two weeks. So he could not have been hosting anyone there last Tuesday.

“Of what good is it to our national development efforts if some people spend so much energy spreading falsehood about fellow citizens and our nation?

“The former president wishes his fellow compatriots a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year in advance, and advises all to always channel their efforts towards working to attain the nation of our collective dreams," the statement said.

Ikechukwu Eze had months ago debunked insinuations that the former president was still eyeing the position.

Goodluck Jonathan was defeated in 2015 by Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He conceded defeat and handed over the power on May 29 that year.

WHAT NIGERIANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IBORI'S RELEASE

WHAT NIGERIANS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT IBORI'S RELEASE

The former Delta state governor, James Ibori, has been released from prison. He was released on Wednesday, December 21 by a UK court.

The court order was that he should be released before his confiscation trial begins.

The former governor's release is causing division among Nigerians

His release is causing a stir on social media as Nigerians are reacting differently. Some are congratulating him while others are wondering why he was released.

Those congratulating and celebrating him

Mephman Henry wrote: “Welcome home!! Mr president, 2019 is around the corner!! The man with strong heart!! Make Nigeria great again!!"

“Welcome home Lord Ibori...we welcome you back! We have tasted other governors, they can't be compared to you. Welcome again Ododigborigbo1 of Africa,” another Facebook user Otumudia O Paul wrote.

According to Ita Joseph, Ibori is not the worst criminal in Nigeria.

“Call him names. But to me, he will always belong to the Niger Delta. Many have done worse than him and are roaming free. Your situation was an executive disappearance from the political scene by you know who. A bad child will always have a spot in his father's house. Welcome, home Mr. James ibori. And what a perfect time to be back. Niger Delta for life,” he said.

Another commenter, Adebola Mark said: “You may choose to call him criminal, but he remains the ogidigboigbo of his people. His 8years is still far better than his successors have done put together. The number of schools, roads built by this man can't be matched by the ones spoilt by successive governments and even the 'saints' that have not been caught in other states. Ogidigboigbo of Africa, welcome.”

Some others are of the opinion that all Nigerian leaders are criminals.

Oba-Jonathan Elemi Rockmond wrote: “Why are you people condemning James Ibori? We should try and be sincere for once. All our leaders both past and present are born thieves. Odidigbogbo1, you are highly welcome sir!!”

Also commenting, Gbebikan Adeyemi said: “Those from the south don't think. How many former northern governors have you seen being prosecuted for corruption? Does it mean they ain't corrupt? These people shield their men and make a mockery of the southern governors. And by now you should know ALL Nigerian politicians are crooked, none is a saint.”

Others are saying Nigerians are hypocrites celebrating high-class criminals while they burn poor thieves alive.

Godspower Bassey wrote: “Enough of this! Enough of this! Enough of this nonsense!!! Aah Aah! How long must our high-class thief go scot-free? An end must come to this nonsense. Can u imagine if poor man thieves they will burn him with the tire or cut off his hand but the reverse is d case with the high class thief of the nation’s money? Thief is thief there should be no special treatment. Please, federal government should enact this law that anybody who steals (me I call is thief ole buruku for Yoruba) from public funds should die by hanging. #Justice must prevail#”

Seun Anthony wrote: “Now this is why I know there is very little hope for this country, look at how people are celebrating a man who stole billions from his people, escaped and even dressed as a woman to hide, such shame and disgrace, until the no-nonsense white people caught and jailed him for the small amount he brought into their country, yet these same Nigerians will see a hungry man steal, beat him to death and burn him up, I am sure God himself is tired of our stupidity! We are the ones doing ourselves!”

On his part, Yinka Igbaroola commented: “I wonder why Nigerians don't welcome armed robbers home with the enthusiasm they welcome a politician that robbed them and their future generations. I have heard the argument that he is not the worse thief but does your culture all room for different levels of thievery?”

His sins will be washed away once he joins the All Progressives Congress. Watch out for 2019.

Hilary Ogar wrote: “Watch out, he will receive a hero's welcome to Nigeria where he will be adopted as a saint to APC where the fangs of EFCC will no more have an effect on him. Don't be surprised to see his poster as the next presidential aspirant.”

The former governor born on August 4, 1959, was sentenced to 13-year imprisonment by a United Kingdom court on corruption charges on April 17, 2012.

His release comes barely three days after a report surfaced that Ibori was expected to return to Nigeria for the Christmas celebration. However, his spokesperson Tony Eluemunor issued a statement asking the public to disregard any talk of Ibori returning home anytime soon.

JUST IN: UK COURT ORDERS IBORI'S IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM PRISON

JUST IN: UK COURT ORDERS IBORI'S IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM PRISON

A UK court has ordered the immediate release of former Delta state governor, James Onanefe Ibori from prison on Wednesday, December 21.

The Cable reports that associates of the former governor said the court ruled that Ibori is released before his confiscation trial begins.

Vanguard also confirms that the former governor was subsequently released from custody shortly after the ruling.

According to his media aide, Tony Elumenor, Ibori was released few minutes past noon in adherence to the court order.

Ibori was sentenced to 13-year imprisonment in the United Kingdom on corruption charges on April 17, 2012.

The home office wanted the court to resolve if the politician could be released without going through confiscation trial so they went to court for interpretation and it was resolved in Ibori’s favor.

The confiscation trial is to determine if his assets should be seized after serving his jail term.

Meanwhile, Asaba, the Delta state capital, is still pessimistic over the release of the former governor.

The former senator representing Delta central in the National Assembly, Chief Ighoyota Amori, in a text message to journalists, confirmed that the Ibori has been released from the UK prison.

He said the release is without condition just as he congratulated and thanked all Deltans for supporting the former governor all through his days in the UK prison.

But when asked when is Ibori is expected to visit Delta and the preparation of the people to receive him, Amori said his coming to Delta would be soon but without a specific date

He promised to keep Deltans posted when Ibori eventually arrives the state.

However, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, a former media aide to Olorogun Otega Emerhor, also in a text message said Ibori may return to Delta state on December 23 as a red carpet is being prepared for him.

He said Ibori will return in a chartered jet through Heathrow airport to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos.

He added that political associates and family members will give him a red carpet reception before jetting him to Osubi airstrip from where the convoy will take off for his palatial home in Oghara in Ethiope West, Delta state.

He said political observers believe that the return of Ibori to the state will open a new page for the politics of Delta state.

He also said some political observers are of the view that he may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) since PDP folks contributed to his travails in the United Kingdom.

Indonesia Adopts New Visa Policy For Nigerians

INDONESIA ADOPTS NEW VISA POLICY FOR NIGERIANS.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Purwanto, on Tuesday, announced his government’s new policy for issuing visas to Nigerians and other foreigners wanting to visit Indonesia for any purpose.

Purwanto told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that under the new policy, his Embassy would no longer be involved in visa processing, but only in the collection of visa applications.

The Ambassador, who did not give any reason for his government’s new visa policy, said that the processing of visas to Indonesia would henceforth take a much longer time.

“Nigerians seeking visas to Indonesia should know that the Indonesian government has introduced a new visa application and issuance policy.

“Under the new policy, we as an Embassy in Nigeria have been withdrawn from processing visas.

“All we are now required to do is to collect visa applications and send them to Indonesia for processing. We now have to be taking authority from Jakarta.

“We, therefore, want to tell Nigerians seeking visas to Indonesia to now begin their applications at least two weeks in advance, to enable us to send their applications on time to Jakarta,’’ he said.

Purwanto enjoined Nigerians to always ensure that authentic information and documents were provided in their visa application forms, to avoid visa refusal from Jakarta.

The Ambassador, who restated his government’s commitment to issuing more visas to Nigerians, said that about 1,000 Nigerians have issued visas to Indonesia this year.

He also said that his government would continue to create the right environment for mutual trade relations and people-to-people interactions between genuine Nigerians and Indonesians.

Breaking! Arik Air resume operations

BREAKING NEWS!!! ARIK AIR RESUMES OPERATION

- Arik Air has resumed its work and will pay all salary arrears to its workers this week

- The decision was taken after Arik Air workers had started a strike causing the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to intervene

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intervened in the Arik Air crisis and strike commenced by the airline's labor unions over the unpaid salaries and illegal deductions.

As a result of the intervention, Arik Air representatives have promised that the company will pay all salary arrears to its workers this Friday, December 23.

The unions that include the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) in their turn agreed to stop the strike.

A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting summoned by the NCAA reads in part:

"Parties resolved that Arik Air is to resume operations forthwith upon the signing of this communiqué. Parties agreed that no individual shall be victimized as a consequence of the strike action."

October salaries will be paid on or before Friday, 23 December 2016 while the November salaries will be paid on or before 31 December 2016, according to the communiqué

The unions will submit the acknowledged copies of the letters forwarding membership forms of their prospective members to the NCAA that will forward them to the airline management.

Besides, a committee to review the circumstances of employees dismissal, made up of one member from each union and Arik Air, will be inaugurated on Tuesday, January 10 next year.

HOW I MET MY SECOND WIFE- FEMI ADEBAYO

HOW I MET MY SECOND WIFE- FEMI ADEBAYO

Top Yoruba actor, Femi Adebayo who remarried some weeks back after being divorced for 8 years has opened up on how he met his new wife

According to Yorubamoviegist:

“Femi met Omotayo in Yaba Lagos in 2014 when the actor paid a visit to Yaba and he spotted her from afar. Overwhelmed by curiosity,  Femi we learned approached her and they both exchanged contacts. Omotayo is based in Nigeria and she is a celebrity/online caterer who uses JUMIA as her online shopping site. She is the CEO of Iya Alalake foods.

It was also added that Femi chased her for about 6moths before she gave in 2014. Prior to this time, Iyalalake foods specialized only on pounded yam catering and due to the fact that she is very good at it, and has a huge clientele, people started requesting for other taste of food, this we were told motivated Jumia to partner with her. When you order for home-made food on Jumia, she is most likely the one supplying it.

Femi Adebayo, who is also the special assistant to the governor of Kwara state was very secretive about his relationship.”

GOV. FAYOSE BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF FREE EYE GLASSES

GOV. FAYOSE BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF FREE EYEGLASSES.

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday began the distribution of about 5000 eyeglasses to beneficiaries with different sight conditions.

   Fayose distributing a free eyeglass to a lady

The free eye glasses distribution which was part of the government's poverty alleviation program kicked off at a government house arcade, Ado Ekiti with about 5000 already tested beneficiaries on the seat.

Commissioner for Health, Dr. Simon Ojo who said the second batch of the free glass distribution will continue next year described the gesture as a dividend of democracy and a display of the governor Fayose's pragmatic approach at taking good governance to the populace even in the face of the economic downturn as being witnessed across the country.

Governor Fayose in his interaction with the beneficiaries described the program as one in a good direction. He added that it is a continuation from where he stopped in his first term.

His words, "we have done this before, these are things that can get to the common people, these are benefits that can get to the common man in the society, a lot of our people have become handicapped by bad sight over time and they couldn't find a solution.

Fayose putting on the free eye glass for a woman

"Taking this to them, going to them to do the test and today formally giving them the glasses is a breakthrough for most of them. You can't imagine that people can wake up without a #100 in the morning not to say getting a reading glass for about #7000, that could be a major problem and we felt this project is one in a right direction".

Governor Fayose while assuring Ekiti people about the sustainability of the project explained that next phase of the project was captured in the 2017 budget adding that the project will be a continuous one throughout his stay in office.

Condemning open defecation and calling on the people of the state to inculcate hygienic habits by regularly washing their hands, Mr. Fayose called on Ekiti women to make themselves very visible in 2017 as his government has made necessary provision for the celebration of Ekiti women in 2017.

Fayose gives a free eye glasses to a chief

Some of the free eye glasses

An elderly receiving a free eye glass from Fayose